Fiat 850 Coupe (1965 – 1968) vs Ford Cortina (1962 – 1966): specs compared
The Ford Cortina is the more powerful of the two, with up to 60 hp against 48 hp. The Fiat 850 Coupe has the higher top speed: 135 km/h against 122 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 690 kg against 794 kg. At 4,275 mm, the Ford Cortina is 668 mm longer than the Fiat 850 Coupe. The Fiat 850 Coupe dates from 1965 – 1968, the Ford Cortina from 1962 – 1966.
| Specification |
Fiat
850 Coupe
1965 – 1968
|
Ford
Cortina
1962 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1968 | 1962 – 1966 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 48 hp | 49 – 60 hp |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 91 – 111 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 22.9 s |
| Top speed | 135 km/h | 122 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,607 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,501 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,027 mm | 2,489 mm |
| Curb weight | 690 kg | 794 – 850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.